Question

Identify the correct weight to the nearest 1/8 pound, then reduce the fraction if possible.

a.2
4
16
=
2
2
8
=
2
1
4
lb


b.2
14
16
=
2
7
8
lb


c.2
1
2
lb


d.2
3
8
lb ✎pls help ☻if ANY LINKS I WILL REPOT☻

Answer 1

2 4/16 = 2 1/4 lb

Explanation:

The pointer is 4 of the smallest units above 2. There are 16 of those small units. Each 2 of those units is 1/8 pound, so when the pointer is on a multiple of 2 units, it is on a multiple of 1/8 pound. No guesswork is required to choose the correct weight to the nearest 1/8 pound.

2 4/16 = 2 1/4 lb . . . . the scale reading to the nearest 1/8 pound